Continuing on in the Apple Department - Calvados (home made!) is divine. Hard cider, or "cidre," goes well with a French tart made of a stinky cheese called Maroilles.

Laphroig (sp?) - nectar, I love the peatyness.

The brew-pub in town had a fruity, smooth Belgian Triple on in the last few weeks. I got the last one (for the time being) last evening. Delightful.

Maine Blueberry Ale - Lampoc's comes to mind. Pricey but worth every penny.

Coffe - Sumatran Mandheling (sp?) Wow!

Yes, the sirah, or syrah is a lovely wine. Unfortunately the wine I love best is way out of my price range - Pomerol.

Also commendable - good Armagnac.

Finally, on a really hot scorcher of a day, after a game of soccer or weed-battling, a dollop of yogurt vigorously shaken with cold water, ice, salt and a bit of fresh mint. Known as "doogh" (phonetic Farsi). Sounds awful - very refreshing.